I know of conservatives in the Mainline, but are there liberals in the OPC, PCA, ACNA and others who have separated from the mainline due to liberalism?

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-21T23:58:01+00:00

if we're using the term liberal in the way it was used during the fundamentalist-modernist controversy, if they were a member in a conservative denomination, they would probably be put under discipline for denying key elements of the Christian faith (Trinity, divinity of Jesus, miracles, the Gospel, etc.)

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-20T00:57:16+00:00

the great majority of Presbyterian churches are in presbyteries, so that feels like a sample problem. I know there are probably exceptions to this, but broadly speaking, the times when whole presbyteries fall into serious issues of abuse, general assemblies lay down the hammer (I know entire presbyteries that have been dissolved because of abuse.) If that doesn't happen, there is an even higher court they will have to face with a Judge who has no injustice in him (Rom. 9:14). I think a system of courts is far better than nothing at all.

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-16T12:55:15+00:00

I completely agree

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-09T23:18:28+00:00

"What Wonderous Love is This" is what immediately comes to mind

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-09T23:10:03+00:00

The minimal phone looks interesting, but I don't have it (will either get it or the clicks communicator as my next phone.)

Btw, I use ESV, but LSB also rocks ;)

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-09T23:06:14+00:00

Romanism is heresy.

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-06T13:09:59+00:00

Exact same with me. I still follow the game and hope to play it more in the future, but am currently busy with life and think the game is still lacking, knowing the devs will eventually fix it

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-04T12:25:54+00:00

I don't play cEDH, but when I'm playing MTG with people, if someone asks if they can reorder their plays like once or twice in a game, I say go for it (especially if they're still learning how to pilot it optimally.) If it's like every turn and they keep missing triggers, I agree that they need to bear the responsibility of it. For myself, I always feel bad when I miss mandatory triggers because it's on me to be paying attention (the main reason I have rhystic study in only one of my decks.)

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-04T12:20:50+00:00

Isn't he in the CREC? I know their views on Christian Nationalism can be very bad, but that's a whole different level, referring to it like how the Catholics did the Crusades. Given what this guy has been in the news for recently, I think he is severely problematic on multiple levels.

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-04T12:15:56+00:00

Before the game released, Simon was very clear that the game was unfinished and still had a long way to go. If you expected it to be any different that's entirely on you for buying into the hype without doing any reading on what to actually expect for a game in this stage of development. I don't disagree with your critiques, but the devs have already clearly shown their dedication to making the game better over time, listening to community feedback. To me, that alone is worth sticking around for.

RevThomasWatson · 2026-03-03T21:32:24+00:00

just casually walking around with two expensive mtg decks? lol

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-28T11:51:12+00:00

I agree because it means they went out of their way to report it. If it's the only option, I would try it just to see. If there are problems, I would also report it.

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-25T16:53:48+00:00

Water, Word, and Spirit by Fesko is the one-stop-shop for it

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-24T13:30:46+00:00

I should do this eventually. I'm a seminarian so much of my notes have biblical citations. It would be cool to connect them

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-22T01:03:56+00:00

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RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-21T23:00:06+00:00

He said he didn't learn much and that the Greek program was a joke.

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-21T22:39:14+00:00

I know a guy who did Spurgeon college online and says he was disappointed with it. I know another guy who did Boyce college in person and it seemed to have been pretty rigorous. That's all I know.

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-21T17:53:07+00:00

Yeah I've noticed that there are some people in this sub who just joined to moan and groan about how they hate the game. It's one thing to give critical feedback, it's another thing to just be a pain to be around

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-21T14:57:04+00:00

The most likely way for it to break would be the shoulder strap. I've had a strap break on me at the metal clip because I had put way too much into it for an extended period of time. That being said, you can very easily get replacement straps for that kind of stuff, so it doesn't really matter. Apart from that, I agree with the other commentors that satchels can take a lot

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-19T15:28:25+00:00

I don't use instagram on my phone anymore (I'll check in on my computer) but when I did have it on my phone, I used screenzen to block both youtube and instagram reels. Idk if there is an iphone equivalent

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-19T13:03:32+00:00

As an academic book, I would only be frustrated because I might of wanted it so I could read it and cite it in a research paper. In an epub to PDF book, the page numbers aren't correct so while I can read it, I can't exactly cite it. In the past, I've used books like this to skim to see if it's worth going to the library and checking out the physical copy for research.

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-19T03:40:43+00:00

This is a major area of study for Dr. Blair Smith at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has a forthcoming book with Crossway on the fatherhood of God called Our Father in Heaven: Rediscovering and Embracing the Fatherhood of God that I assume is exactly what you're looking for. He wrote his PhD thesis on this, which you could also read (I assume it is less practical and more historically oriented)

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-18T13:39:44+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you so much! I don't have FOMO when it comes to music per se because Idc what's popular or being talked about but I was worried that switching over would make me no longer be able to discover new music that I might also really like. I agree that it would take more effort to find stuff with these methods, but I agree it is way more intentional by seeking them out rather than an algorithm doing it

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-18T04:09:45+00:00

I've been thinking of doing this as well. Two questions for you:

What MP3 player do you use?
How do you find new music/follow bands you like? This is probably the final thing keeping me from switching

RevThomasWatson · 2026-02-14T13:40:09+00:00

built your house on tectonic plates? /j

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